Sanitary replaceable toilet seat cover



Sept. 15, 1959 M. PREVITE SANITARY REPLACEABLE TOILET SEAT COVER Original Filed Sept. 4. 1953 Aurluh g INVENTOR. MATILDE PREVI'IE @M LWEY United States Patent SANITARY REPLACEABLE TOILET SEAT COVER Matilde Previte, Forest Hills, NX.

Substitute for abandoned application Serial No. 378,619, September 4, 1953. This application March 20, 1957, Serial No. 647,290

1 Claim. (Cl. 4242) This invention relates to new and useful improvements in plastic protectors or shells for toilet seats. This is a substitute for my abandoned application, filed on September 4, 1953, Serial Number 378,619.

A principal object of the present invention is to provide a plastic protector or shell for a toilet seat which can be readily attached to and detached from the toilet seat.

Another object of the invention is to provide a plastic protector shell for a toilet seat which readily conforms to the outer contour of the toilet seat and which can be automatically snapped into clamping position on the toilet seat.

Further objects of the invention are to provide a protector or shell for a toilet seat which is comfortable to sit on, is sanitary, easily cleaned, cannot mar or damage the toilet seat and is pleasing in appearance.

It is further proposed to produce a protector or shell for a toilet seatwhich is simple and durable in construction, and which can be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claim in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. l is a top plan view of an oval-shaped closed toilet seat with a protector embodying one form of the invention mounted thereon.

Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken on the plane of the line 2-2 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view taken on the plane of the line 3-3 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. l but showing the form of protector of Fig. 1 mounted on a toilet seat having an open front.

Fig. 5 is a top plan view of a toilet seat with a protector embodying a modified form of the invention mounted thereon.

Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken on the plane of the line 6-6 of Fig. 5.

Fig. 7 is a view similar to Fig. l but showing a further modification of the invention.

Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken on the plane of the line 8-8 of Fig. 7.

Fig. 9 is a perspective View of a protective cushion used in the modification of Fig. 7.

Referring in detail to Figs. 1 to 3, inclusive, of the drawings, a conventional type of annular toilet seat 10 of generally oval shape in plan, with a central opening 11, is shown connected to the toilet bowl by a hinging device 12. The hinging device also serves as a mounting for the lid 13.

In accordance with the present invention, a protective cover or shell is provided for the toilet seat. This pro tector or shell consists of an annular body 14 with a cen-.

Patented Sept. 15, 1959 tral opening 15.. The body is of generally oval shape in plan and is curved transversely to correspond to the outer surface of the toilet seat 10. The body is formed of fairly stiflf but somewhat resilient material such as molded plastic material of opaque or translucent or transparent character, within the various ranges of ornate finishes, and may be colored to conform to the color of the toilet seat or its surroundings.

The edges 16 and 17 of the outer and inner downwardly extending rim portions 18 and 19, respectively, of the body 14 curve slightly inwardly and are adapted to be snapped over the outer and inner peripheral edges 20 and 21, respectively, of the toilet seat 10 and exert a constant gripping pressure on the seat in order to pull the shell firmly onto the seat and clamp it against displacement.

In Fig. 4, the protector or shell is shown applied to a toilet seat 10 having an opening 22 in the front thereof. In this type of seat, the shell body 14 covers the opening.

In the modification of the invention shown in Figs. 5 and 6, outer and inner annular ribs 23 and 24, respectively, are integrally formed on the inner surface of the shell body 14- and project inwardly therefrom. These ribs are adapted to seat directly on the outer surface of the toilet seat 10 thereby raising the remainder of the body off of the seat to provide a cushioning effect for the user.

In all other respects, the form of invention shown in Figs. 5 and 6 is similar to the form shown in Figs. 1 to 3, inclusive, and similar reference numerals are used to indicate similar parts.

The modified form of protector or shell illustrated in Figs. 7 and 8 differs from the form shown in Figs. 5 and 6 in that means are provided in the form of rubber pads 25 slipped over the ribs 23" and 24" at spaced points therealong to prevent such ribs from marring or damaging the outer surface of the toilet seat 10".

In all other respects, the form of invention shown in Figs. 7 and 8 is similar to the form shown in Figs. 1 to 3, inclusive, and similar reference numerals are used to indicate similar parts.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to understood that I do not limit myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed and that various changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claim.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent 1s:

A protective shell for a toilet seat comprising an annular body of plastic material of generally oval shape, curved transversely for fitting over the outer surface of a toilet seat, the outer and inner peripheral rim portions of the body being curved inwardly to interlock with the peripheral edges of a toilet seat, spaced integral annular ribs angular in cross section, with flat bottoms, on the inner surface of the annular body and projecting inwardly thereof for seating on the outer surface of a toilet seat for raising said annular body of the shell to provide a cushioning effect, and removable channel-shaped rubber cushioning pads on the ribs for protecting the outer surface of the seat against damage.

References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,164,927 Cope Dec. 21, 1915 2,655,666 Schmidt Oct. 20, 1953 FOREIGN PATENTS 262.023 Great Britain Dec. 2, 1926 

